Matchbox: Butler Bisque China

2017.06.0027A

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Artifact Identification Matchbox: Butler Bisque China   (2017.06.0027A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Temperature Control Equipment
  4. :
  5. Firemaking Equipment
  6. ;
  7. Communication Artifacts
  8. :
  9. Documentary Artifacts
  10. :
  11. Memorabilia
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date October 1874 CE
Culture American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 8.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 8.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 5.49 cm
Weight 214 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic--Porcelain
Manufacturing Processes Ceramic--Unglazed

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fischer, Roger A., "Tippacanoe and Trinkets Too..." (Urbana, IL: U of I Press, 1988), pp 116, 128. p 118, Fig 97.

Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr, "Running for President" (N.Y.: Simm & Scherster, 1994) Vol I, pp 365 ff covers. Vol I, p 381

Sullivan, Edmund B., "Collecting Political Americana" (Hanover, MA: Christopher Pub. House, 1991), p. 197. p 197, Fig. 338

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication The People's Collection, U.S. History and Culture
Reproduction No

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